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Peterbilt 579 · 2024

7 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V181000·2025-03-24

    Peterbilt and Kenworth high voltage contactors can open cutting drive power

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579 and Kenworth T680 trucks because the high voltage contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and drive power.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V044000·2024-01-25

    PACCAR steering gears assembled with too few recirculating balls

    PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required, risking loss of steering control.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T680, 579, 535, 520
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V436000·2025-06-26

    Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks with lighting and axle control defect

    PACCAR is recalling 2024–2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. A software fault may prevent tail brake lights, headlights, reverse lights, and turn signals from illuminating properly, and may cause lift axles to unexpectedly raise or oscillate.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T480, T180, T280, T380
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V915000·2024-12-09

    Kenworth and Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Faulty Electronic Control Units

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt commercial trucks with defective electronic control units that may fail due to electrical interference, potentially disabling critical safety systems including ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT, KENWORTH 348, W990, 365, 548
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V190000·2024-03-20

    PACCAR gear shifter stalk connectors may lose communication with the transmission

    PACCAR is recalling certain Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because improperly crimped gear shifter stalk connectors may cause a loss of communication. 70,509 units affected.

    Product
    KENWORTH — KENWORTH, PETERBILT T280, T380, T480, T880
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V653000·2023-09-27

    Peterbilt 567 and 579 Trucks: Fuel Tank Puncture Risk from Loose U-bolts

    PACCAR is recalling 2021-2024 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. U-bolts securing the air tank can contact and wear through the fuel tank over time. A punctured tank can leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire.

    Product
    PETERBILT — PETERBILT 579, 567
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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